delimit_social_daemon

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

Discloses key behaviors: periodic scanning (every 15 mins), deduplication, HTML email output, and Reddit monitoring. However, it omits side effects, permissions, or rate limits. No annotations contradict.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Two sentences: first defines purpose, second details functionality. No redundant words, information front-loaded.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

Adequate for a simple daemon control tool with full schema coverage and an output schema. Lacks info on state transitions (e.g., can stop be called when already stopped?), but otherwise covers core behavior.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema covers the action parameter with enum-like descriptions; description adds context about daemon behavior but not parameter-specific semantics beyond what schema provides. Baseline 3 due to full schema coverage.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

Description clearly states the tool controls a social sensing daemon, with specific actions (start/stop/status) and behavioral details like 15-minute scans, deduplication, HTML emails, and Reddit monitoring. It distinguishes itself from sibling social tools that handle posting or targeting.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

Description does not provide guidance on when to use this tool vs alternatives like delimit_social_post or delimit_reddit_scan. No exclusions or prerequisite conditions mentioned.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.